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John Augustus Atkinson "Builders Cart" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
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John Augustus Atkinson "Builders Cart" Watercolour

19th century
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John Augustus Atkinson (1775-1833) was an etcher, painter and draughtsman. He was taken to Russia in 1784-1802 by James Walker who is thought to have been his step-father. Painted portraits of the Royal Family. On his return to London 1801, he made prints after his works, of Russian subjects, and produced etchings for other artists. He also painted military subjects and battles. A talented painter and printmaker who exhibited widely.

The present work is a pen, ink and watercolour measuring 8"x 12". It is unsigned and shows a builders cart inscribed "James Williams" with a load of coal. It is in a nice old gilt frame giving an overall size of 12"x 16".

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Georgian Equestrian Watercolour Painting to the 1800s.

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SA1187702
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John Augustus Atkinson (1775-1833) was an etcher, painter and draughtsman. He was taken to Russia in 1784-1802 by James Walker who is thought to have been his step-father. Painted portraits of the Royal Family.
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On his return to London 1801, he made prints after his works, of Russian subjects, and produced etchings for other artists.
McTague of Harrogate

He also painted military subjects and battles. A talented painter and printmaker who exhibited widely.

fig 1. An early 19th-century watercolour painting depicting working draught horses harnessed to a wooden builders cart.
fig 1. John Augustus Atkinson "Builders Cart" Watercolour

The present work is a pen, ink and watercolour measuring 8"x 12". It is unsigned and shows a builders cart inscribed "James Williams" with a load of coal. It is in a nice old gilt frame giving an overall size of 12"x 16".

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Georgian Equestrian Watercolour Painting to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187702
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I An early 19th-century watercolour painting depicting working draught horses harnessed to a wooden builders cart.

John Augustus Atkinson "Builders Cart" Watercolour

Archive II An early 19th-century watercolour painting depicting working draught horses harnessed to a wooden builders cart. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century watercolour painting depicting working draught horses harnessed to a wooden builders cart. View III
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An early 19th-century watercolour painting depicting working draught horses harnessed to a wooden builders cart.
John Augustus Atkinson "Builders Cart" watercolour
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An early 19th-century watercolour painting depicting working draught horses harnessed to a wooden builders cart.
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British watercolours from the Georgian and Regency periods frequently focused on pastoral landscapes, working horses, and genre scenes detailing daily life. Artists emphasised translucent washes, refined draughtsmanship, and subtle tonality.

Artists used water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic applied to hand-made cotton or linen rag paper. Paints were often ground from natural minerals and earth pigments to create muted sepia, ochre, and grey tones.

Authentic pieces display characteristic aging on handmade paper, such as light foxing or natural oxidisation around the edges. Microscopic inspection reveals layered watercolour wash techniques rather than modern mechanical dot matrix printing.

Position the framed painting as part of a curated gallery wall or anchor it individually above a wooden console table. The muted tones complement neutral stone walls, dark panelling, and traditional mahogany furniture.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and humid environments to prevent fading and mould growth. Frame the painting using acid-free mounting boards and UV-filtering protective glass.
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